It isn’t often that 2-year-old Thoroughbreds are asked to negotiate 1 1/8 miles. The testing distance is considered to be the upper limit for young runners in North America, which is why Saturday’s $150,000 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct serves as a unique stop on the Road to the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
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Performer Appears Ready for Spotlight in Cigar Mile
The $250,000, Grade 1 Cigar Mile Handicap Saturday at Aqueduct drew a field of nine and will likely be run on a wet racetrack given the weather forecast.
Kentucky Derby Futures: Blazing Baffert Debut, Churchill Standouts
The recent closing weeks at Del Mar and Churchill Downs generated more buzz on the still-emerging road to the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, as several colts turned heads with strong performances, highlighted by the latest phenom from Bob Baffert’s perennially l
Best Bets: Pace Factors at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs
America’s Best Racing and handicapper (and avid gambler) Monique Vág team up to provide horseplayers with their best bets of the weekend. Vág will identify her top picks as well as at least one longshot play of the weekend, a nice opportunity to swing for the fences on a win bet or to take a shot with a show bet. She also will occasionally look for strong exacta plays for the weekend or try to spot a nice opportunity for other wagers. This Weekend’s Bets
